All-Pasta Sauce

Ingredients

• 11 pounds tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 1 1/2 onions, chopped
• 1 (24-oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup canning salt
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 4 (1-qt.) canning jars and lids, sterilized
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar, divided

Preparation

1. Process tomatoes, green peppers and onions in batches in a blender, add to a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, boil gently for one hour. Stir in tomato paste and next 8 ingredients; boil one more hour. Remove and discard bay leaves.
2. Spoon into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Add one tablespoon balsamic vinegar to each jar. Remove air bubbles, wipe jar trims. Cover at once with metal lids and screw on bands. Process in a boiling water bath 20 minutes; set jars on a towel to cool.